“Pillar-Shaped Macrocyclic Hosts Pillar[ n ]arenes: New Key Players for Supramolecular Chemistry” (2016), by Tomoki Ogoshi et al. Chemistry research paper. Original abstract below, unchanged. No free PDF was found.

Pillar-Shaped Macrocyclic Hosts Pillar[ n ]arenes: New Key Players for Supramolecular Chemistry

Tomoki Ogoshi, Tada‐aki Yamagishi, Yoshiaki Nakamoto · June 23, 2016 · Chemistry

Abstract

In 2008, we reported a new class of pillar-shaped macrocyclic hosts, known as "pillar[n]arenes". Today, pillar[n]arenes are recognized as key players in supramolecular chemistry because of their facile synthesis, unique pillar shape, versatile functionality, interesting host-guest properties, and original supramolecular assembly characteristics, which have resulted in numerous electrochemical and biomedical material applications. In this Review, we have provided historical background to macrocyclic chemistry, followed by a detailed discussion of the fundamental properties of pillar[n]arenes, including their synthesis, structure, and host-guest properties. Furthermore, we have discussed the applications of pillar[n]arenes to materials science, as well as their applications in supramolecular chemistry, in terms of their fundamental properties. Finally, we have described the future perspectives of pillar[n]arene chemistry. We hope that this Review will provide a useful reference for researchers working in the field and inspire discoveries concerning pillar[n]arene chemistry.

Source page DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.5b00765